Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 23, 2026

1. Introduction

Strategic Accountability Hub ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform.

2. Information We Collect

Account Information

• Email address
• Display name (optional)
• Password (encrypted)
• Institutional affiliation (optional)
• Areas of expertise (optional)

Content You Provide

• Reports and submissions
• Comments and votes
• Tags and metadata

Automatically Collected Information

• IP address (for security purposes)
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Usage data and analytics
• Session information

3. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and maintain our service
• To authenticate your identity
• To enable report submission and voting
• To improve user experience
• To detect and prevent fraud or abuse
• To comply with legal obligations

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share data in these cases:

• Public Content: Reports marked as "unclassified" are publicly visible
• With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to share data
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect rights and safety
• Service Providers: With trusted third parties who help operate our service (Supabase, Vercel)

5. Data Security

We implement security measures including:

• End-to-end encryption for sensitive data
• Row-Level Security (RLS) in our database
• HTTPS/TLS for all connections
• Regular security audits
• Access logging and monitoring

6. Your Rights (GDPR)

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
• Restriction: Limit how we use your data
• Objection: Object to data processing

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@strategic-accountability-hub.com

7. Cookies

Essential Cookies

Required for authentication and session management. Cannot be disabled.

Analytics Cookies

Used to understand how users interact with our platform. Can be rejected via the cookie consent banner.

8. Data Retention

• Account Data: Retained while your account is active
• Reports: Retained indefinitely unless you request deletion
• Activity Logs: Retained for 90 days for security purposes

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

10. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your jurisdiction. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

11. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Supabase: Database and authentication (Privacy Policy)
• Vercel: Hosting and analytics (Privacy Policy)

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.

13. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or requests:

• Email: privacy@strategic-accountability-hub.com
• Data Protection Officer: dpo@strategic-accountability-hub.com